For tomorrow's games,

France Australia

Argentina Iceland

Peru Denmark

Croatia Nigeria

Well, a good mate is from Nigeria, I've always liked the Super Eagles but I don't see Nigeria bettering Croatia.

I think Argentina will humble Iceland.

The other two, Danes Peru draw,  France besting Australia.

African teams still not over the hump yet. Without a doubt, great talent.

I'd appreciate both of them, Ronaldo does things for charity, I'm sure Messi does too.

The Fifth Dimension - Up, Up and Away

Masterpiece by Cristiano.....

BTW, even if my own team does something unsportsmanlike, it bothers me. I've been supportive of Spain in the past, Ramos is but one person, so I don't want to be having sour grapes. It kind of bothers me. That's all I'm saying.

YUP

Just now, perthblue02 said:

One of those games you never want to end , actually that's a lie want Spain to score another couple more before FT and Ronaldo to be in tears at the end and throw a hissy fit

After the way Ramos hurt that Sales fellow for Egypt who hardly ever go to the World Cup? Not me.

Portugal and Iran played at the 2006 World Cup, with Portugal winning 2-0, so I think Iran could look at their upcoming match as a bit of a grudge match and so, Iran doesn't want to see that happen again, Portugal are the Euro champs but one does wonder about them sometimes. Iran would probably take a draw.

https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2006/06/17/world/world-cup/portugal/iran/329965/

Morocco coming to life in these last 10 minutes, looking to steal the game after mostly defending.

Indeed, a fast moving game, these two teams will go on to face Portugal and Spain.

I know players have been on the ground and such, one just went out ailing but overall, often the "lower-echelon" teams play pretty clean, just my humble opinion..... and then, the traditional powers, some at least,  seem to pull more tricks. I just like the spectacle of the WC.

Morocco Iran on, I'm not partial to Morocco or anything. They keep on bidding on the World Cup and they get turned down.

It sounds like Qatar greased the wheels and got the World Cup for next time. So, Morocco like UK, have been getting a sour deal.  We will see.

4 points, a draw from one of Russia's remaining matches should see them advance.

Egypt is up against it some but 4 points would likely see them advance as well.

Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun

I don't feel the intensity this time; but that's okay... at times, it has made me too emotional, more or less, just watching what will happen.

We have 1 match out of the way, 2 tomorrow, if it is not against forum rules and one wants to try predictions, (just look up the It's only rock and roll Rolling Stones discussion group on the web, IORR), I'd think one could still enter, just enter for free membership and then, key this code in:   544030  , they said its okay to invite people, the more the merrier. 20-25 are entered, so not many.

Website: https://worldcup.predictthefootball.com/minileague/join

Again, respectfully moderators, if this is not okay per forum rules,  please delete.

One game out of the way, so, however more are there, remember, scores are predicted as well. So Russia won, and most of the mini-league got that correct.

Saudi Arabia has a habit of poor performances in the WC except 1994; and when they had this beauty.  About 25 years ago, . this remains their highlight from what I know and yes, they did advance and I believe were competitive.

Group A.

First game Russia vs. Saudi Arabia,

Uruguay and Egypt are the other teams in the group. It doesn't look for certain like Russia would advance but they usually give the host some breaks.

Supertramp - It's Raining Again

Herman's Hermits - No Milk Today

Runaway Train -- Soul Asylum

Boy, some people don't miss a chance to stick it to England. Don't count me among them.

Average What Band - Cut The Cake

I guess, I don't care too much about it, it doesn't have the same sensation. Kind of a downer, a bummer.  And next time, Qatar, I don't care for as well.

I'm not into this World Cup as I have been in other ones. Playing "prediction games" can be found at this website:   https://www.predictthefootball.com/

I'm looking into it and have played in it the last 2 times. It seems more simple than making other people do the work in a prediction game.  And you can make your prediction up to game time. It's pretty good. I'm probably not saying anything new here. I haven't seen a contest posted here yet, but maybe I'm missing it.

My predictions are Germany then Spain to win the whole thing, I know I'm repeating myself. Anyway, I am going to work on perhaps getting a group together.

Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic

Jim Reeves - White Cliffs Of Dover

Not the original of course, not a bad rendition.

I disagree, I like some of those vintage songs...

Showaddywaddy - Blue Moon